Line Producer: Understanding the Complete Producing Process

Learn A-Z on what makes a successful and employable Line Producer. It is the most important position on a production.

Created byFaith in Dreams Edutainment

Last updated 10/2015

English

What you'll learn

To Understand the duties of a Line Producer
To Understand terms used within the production community
To learn the difference in various types of producers
To learn the difference in a Line Producer and a Unit Production Manager
To gain an understanding of how Line Producers build their reputations and careers

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 1h 47m total length

Course Introduction0:07
Introduction from Kris1:11
Hear from Kris Sheets about how she got started as a line producer. Enjoy this introduction to the course.
Producers13:13
First, it is imperative to learn what types of producers are out there and what their roles are. This lesson will explain the various types of producers that work in the entertainment industry.
Breakdown12:28
In order to properly create budgets for a production, you must go through the process of a “breakdown.” A breakdown is literally going through all of the elements of the script and determining all of the variables and costs associated with the production. In this session, you will learn how to conduct the breakdown process.
Breakdown, Part 213:15
This session continues the discussion of the breakdown process. It also covers ways to manage your budget and stay organized with so many moving parts. Be sure to take notes in your workbook.
Crisis Management / Safety16:02
Ideally most of the work of the line producer should take place during pre-production. However, it is inevitable that things could go wrong. Hear tips on how to manage crisis on set and how to ensure safety precautions during a production.
Film Commissions7:24

A line producer’s best friend is the film commission. Most states have film commissions and these are entities that you should become familiar with. Learn how the film commissions can be an outstanding resource for you as a line producer.
Logistics, Part 112:49
Handling the logistics of a production is a key skill and a requirement for the job. You have to understand how to move large masses of people from point A to point B, while following the parameters and guidelines of unions. Learn how to become successful at this task.
Logistics, Part 211:24
Continue to listen and learn about the logistical challenges involved with being a line producer. Be sure to document your notes in your workbook.
Wages14:39
When working with budgets, you should understand wage rates for the principal players for your budget lines as well as how you should be compensated. In this session, you will learn about various wages and ways in which positions are paid.
Education5:08
Hear Kris Sheets summarize the course and discuss methods for launching your career!
Course Conclusion0:19

Requirements

No prerequisite necessary to take this course

Description

A Line Producer is quite possibly the most important person on a film. Understanding how everything truly comes together is essential in understanding the business. This class provides a holistic view of how locations, cars, budgets, and all else is decided upon. It is a necessity for anyone that wants to be a line producer, producer, director, or work in any other capacity in production.

Industry Expert

Kris Sheets Line Producer

Kris is a member of the Directors Guild of America and has worked on over thirty films and television productions in a Producer or Unit Production Manager capacity. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film and has extensive experience working on Bollywood films, a subset of films in India.

Who this course is for:

Any individual that wants to work in production in any capacity
Producers
Directors
Individuals that want to serve as vendors to productions